Music Selection

Music during the funeral service

Music is an integral part of most funeral ceremonies and can vary greatly within the different traditions of the Church. We will arrange the appropriate music, soloists, and musicians as preferred by the family to comply with normal Church practice.

Music during the cremation service

When a service for cremation is to take place, whether it follows a traditional church service, or when it is the main service families may wish to bring a CD to the crematorium chapel to be played. We will liaise with the relevant crematorium to co-ordinate this if you wish. This music can be non-religious to reflect a favourite song or piece of music of the deceased. Soloists and musicians play music if required.

Hymn Selection

OPENING HYMNS

Christ be beside me

Make me a Channel of your Peace

Abide with me

Here I am Lord

Morning has broken

Amazing Grace

Holy God we praise thy name

I’ll sing a hymn to Mary

Mother or Christ

Jesus will always love you

When creation was begun

RESPONSORIAL PSALM

The Lord is my Shepherd

Be not afraid

Yahweh I know you are near

The Lord will heal the broken heart

The Lourdes Magnificat

Lord you are my sheperd

Grant to us O Lord

Like a shepherd

Gifts of finest wheat

Like the dear

Hear O Lord

May your love be upon us

Out of the depths

Listen

Be with me Lord

Valleys of Green

O the Word of my Lord

OFFERTORY

Gifts of Bread and Wine

Ag Chriost an Siol

In bread we bring you Lord

Lord accept the gifts we offer

Take our bread we ask you

Lay your hands gently upon us

Set me like a seal on your heart

Strong and Constant

Ave Maria (Schubert)

Ave Maria (Gounod)

I will never forget you my people

COMMUNION

Panis Angelicus

Ave Verum (Mozart)

Pie Jesu (Lloyd Webber)

Pie Jesu (Fauré)

Jesu Joy of man’s desiring

Soul of my saviour

Sweet Sacrament Divine

The Clouds Veil (Liam Lawton)

The Hiding Place (Liam Lawton)

There is a place (Liam Lawton)

Hail Mary Gentle Woman

How great thou art

RECESSIONAL

I’ll walk with God

Going Home (Dvorak)

I’m on a journey, I’m going home

May songs of the angels welcome you

Nearer my God to Thee

This list is intended as a guideline only. There are many other hymns which are appropriate during a funeral mass/service. If you require further assistance please contact us or consult the Organist/Soloist.